Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Performance
52.1
70.9 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
69.8 ★
Overall
52.9
78.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
70.9/100
Camera Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1170x2532
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
33W wired, 5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm
Weight
164g
197g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Orange, Light Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates, Nothing OS 4.0
Our Verdict
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 offers better value at PKR 84,999 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 84,999. The price difference is PKR 90,600.
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